Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom operating systems based on Yocto, Android, or Debian platforms.
• Implement Linux support for various hardware components.
• Strong understanding of ARM SoCs, particularly Qualcomm SoCs.
• Initialize and support new hardware platforms from the ground up.
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and testing processes.
• Test and validate complete use cases on emerging platforms.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve software bugs.
• Contribute acceptable solutions to the Linux kernel community.
• Lead technical efforts within your areas of expertise, guiding others through engineering best practices and specialized knowledge.
• Drive key features and enhancements, improving product quality.
• Deliver high-quality functionality on time, covering all aspects of specification, design, development, documentation, and testing.
• Collaborate closely with team members and engage with the upstream community daily.
• Represent and speak at open-source conferences.

Educational Background

• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience is required.

Key Technical Skills & Experience

• Over five years of experience in Linux kernel development.
• Proven experience working with the Linux kernel community.
• Preferred experience in Linux kernel virtualization, display, GPU, or audio subsystems.
• At least seven years of experience with production-grade Linux (Android/Yocto/Debian) for Embedded/Consumer Electronics/IoT devices.
• Proficient in OS image generation (Yocto/AOSP/Debian), packaging, release processes, updates, CVE tracking and resolution, and CI/CD.
• A minimum of five years of Embedded Linux experience, including SoC bring-up, BSP updates, or work with Linux kernel subsystems like display, audio/video, compute, or power management.
• Understanding of ARM64 CPU ISA architecture.
• Experience with boot chains and bootloaders such as U-Boot, GRUB, and UEFI.
• Knowledge of hardware protocols like USB, PCIe, UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO, with experience in Bluetooth and wireless technologies as a plus.
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware and software debugging tools, including PC software, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Proven contributions to Linux kernel, userspace, or other open-source projects.

Preferred Skills & Experience
 

• Active contributor or maintainer in the Linux kernel community.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm SoCs and Snapdragon architecture.
• Experience with PCIe or USB4.
• Experience with Linux Camera, DRM, ASoC, or Crypto subsystems.
• Proven ability to enable end-to-end solutions.
• Experience speaking at open-source conferences and publishing technical work in forums, blogs, or articles.
• The ideal candidate will be curious, reliable, adaptable, practical, and skilled at community engagement.